🏆 Win a £250 cash prize

Creative Writing Masterclass & Summer Competition

Four live online sessions to help young writers aged 11–14 find their voice, sharpen their skills, and compete for a £250 cash prize.

📅 4 Mondays in August 💻 Online & recorded 👧 Ages 11–14 ⏱️ 2 hours per session

Limited places. £50 for all 4 sessions + free competition entry.

What your child will learn

Four themed Mondays, each a 2-hour live session you can watch back any time.

  1. 1

    Monday 10 August 2026

    Techniques for memorable writing

    Language devices, structural features, and the types of creative writing.

  2. 2

    Monday 17 August 2026

    How does a good poem make you feel?

    Types of poems, the purpose of poems, and poetic features.

  3. 3

    Monday 24 August 2026

    Description builds interest

    Imagery, examples from real novels, and writing that provokes feelings and thoughts.

  4. 4

    Monday 31 August 2026

    How to push your plot forward

    Story structure, introducing characters, arcs, settings, and themes.

🏆 £250 cash prize

The Summer Creative Writing Competition

Every student on the masterclass is invited to enter. Write a poem, a short story, or the opening of a story, up to 1,000 words. The winner takes home £250 in cash.

Judged on

OriginalitySpelling, punctuation & grammarPlotPacingNarrative effectivenessEmotional resonance

⚠️ This is a celebration of your child's own creativity. Entries must be the child's own original work; we may review entries for authenticity, and the judges' decision is final.

Secure your child's place

£50 for all four sessions and free entry into the £250 competition. Places are limited.

After you register we'll confirm your place and send payment + joining details by email.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Students aged 11 to 14 who want to become stronger, more confident creative writers, whether for school, the 11+/KS3 years, or just for the love of writing.
It is fully online. Your child joins live over video from home, with no travel needed. Every session is recorded, so if they miss one or want to revisit it, they can watch it back.
All four 2-hour live sessions (8 hours of teaching), the session recordings, and free entry into the Summer Creative Writing Competition with a £250 cash prize.
Every student on the masterclass can enter. Submit a poem, a short story, or the opening of a story, up to 1,000 words. The best piece wins £250 in cash. Entries must be the child's own original work; we may check authenticity and ask for a short writing sample if needed, and the judges' decision is final.
Tap "Enrol now" to register. Places are limited, so we recommend booking early. We will confirm your spot and send joining details by email.